Vinay Prasad on Cancer Drugs, Medical Ethics, and Malignant
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Trade-Offs in Healthcare: The Cost of Life and Medical Efficiency
This chapter focuses on the trade-offs in healthcare, examining the balance between treatment costs and the value of life through the lens of QALY. The discussion critiques the U.S. healthcare system's spending on cancer drugs compared to more effective health interventions, highlighting sustainability concerns.
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